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Black Mayonnaise

For nearly 30 years, New York State agencies have known about a 17 million gallon oil spill under the Greenpoint section of Brooklyn. Now they’re finally starting to do something about it.

By Julie Leibach | Posted January 24, 2007

Counting Coral

Coral ecologist Lyndon DeVantier discusses ecological assessment and management of coral reef systems.

By Julie Leibach | Posted January 19, 2007

Sour Sensation

Researchers have found some of the major players in the detection of sour taste.

By Julie Leibach | Posted October 20, 2006

Is it true that having cold sores means you’ve got herpes in your mouth?

–asks Anonymous from Horseshoe Beach, Florida.

By Julie Leibach | Posted September 18, 2006

Dental Detectives

A patient’s dental problems could mean more than lapses in personal hygiene.

By Julie Leibach | Posted August 28, 2006

Sponges: Not Just for Cleaning Anymore

Researchers use marine organisms for guidance in tackling engineering problems.

By Julie Leibach | Posted July 19, 2006

Car manufacturer Audi and Massachusetts Institute of Technology are partnering to create the next generation of GPS -- a dashboard robot. This robot could effectively read and respond to your mood when providing directions, remember which days you like to grocery shop and make a sad face when you forget to buckle your seatbelt. Would you like a robot on your dashboard?